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Default Teaware for brewing Puerh & other loose Tea


"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
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> ZZ wrote:
>> Currently I'm using a tea ball strainer for brewing my tea, or using a
>> French press. I would like some opinions on the IngenuiTea Teapot that
>> Adagio sells:
>> http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenu...e88 d58f3972a .
>>
>> Is that a good option for brewing loose tea as well as Pu-erh?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dave

>
> I have several and I do like mine.
> see http://www.pu-erh.net/sections.php?Choice=How_To_Brew
> They used to be called an "Aria Teapot" but then Adagio tried to corner
> the market on them. The non-Adagio ones are cheaper if you can find
> one.
>
> I think that they are a transitional piece for most users. They make
> brewing loose leaf tremendously easy but most drinkers will graduate to
> more traditional teaware in time. I do think they are quite effective
> for those who are new to loose leaf. I have several and I do like mine.
> I think that they are a transitional piece for most users. They make
> brewing loose leaf tremendously easy for the loose leaf newbie but most
> drinkers will gradate to more traditional yixing or porcelain teaware
> in time, if for no other reason than to enjoy the rich culture of
> teaware.
>
> Mike
> http://www.pu-erh.net


Mike,

Thank you as well. Great and informative website!

Dave